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Dead is Better (Again) in The Surrender

I wasn’t going to watch this movie. Another horror film centered around grief? I felt like I had seen them all. Grief is one of those universal human experiences that horror often helps us navigate. I’m currently on a harrowing… Continue Reading →

Killer of Killers: How to Build the Predator Universe

Do you remember the Expanded Universe? I’m old enough to remember there were two types of Star Wars fans back in the day: Those who only championed the Original Trilogy and those with way too much time on their hands… Continue Reading →

June 12, 2025

Watched The Last of Us for the Emotional Bonding, Stayed for… Two Episodes

Like many viewers, I eagerly awaited Season 2 of The Last of Us. The first season hit hard — not just with its gritty visuals and post-apocalyptic horror, but with the deeply emotional story of Joel and Ellie. As a… Continue Reading →

May 13, 2025

Through a Father’s Eyes: Season 2 of The Last of Us Walks a Fragile Road

There are nights, after my daughter’s gone to bed and the house has gone quiet, when I sit in front of my Warhammer models and I catch myself thinking about Joel from The Last of Us. Not just the badass… Continue Reading →

April 21, 2025

Unicorns are Magically Murderous in A24’s Death of a Unicorn

As the days grow warmer and the twilight lingers longer, I gravitate toward the thrill of creature-feature films. Something is captivating about the suspense of movies that showcase sharks prowling the deep sea, colossal octopi ensnaring unsuspecting prey and alligators… Continue Reading →

March 26, 2025

Stream or Skip: Hulu’s Control Freak

Body horror has been coming back in movies this past year, and I could not be more thrilled. Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance is the best of the bunch, addressing how society perceives our appearances and how humanity strives for perfection…. Continue Reading →

March 22, 2025

The Gorge Generates a Creepy, Crazy, Sexy Story

The Gorge brings Scott Derrickson, Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy together, and I’ve got to say, I’m thankful because it feels like these filmmakers haven’t been featured in too many Hollywood projects lately and this feels like a comeback project,… Continue Reading →

February 19, 2025

Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force is a Mythic Spectacle

Since childhood, I’ve been fascinated by mythical creatures — dragons soaring through stormy skies, giants shaking the earth with every step and demons lurking in the shadows, whispering forgotten lore. There’s something deeply enthralling about these beings, whether they symbolize… Continue Reading →

February 10, 2025

Fall in Love with Your Monster

Your Monster is a genre-bending film written and directed by talented filmmaker Caroline Lindy. It premiered at Sundance 2024 in the midnight slot, normally reserved for horror films. Other than the fact that it only took $300k to make and… Continue Reading →

January 23, 2025

Robert Eggers Breathes New Life into Nosferatu

My first brush with horror came one quiet afternoon when King Kong aired on cable TV. We had just gotten the cable box, and as I explored the channels, the sight of the massive ape rampaging through the jungle and… Continue Reading →

December 23, 2024

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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